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Divide 40/12 with 40/49

1st number: 3 4/12, 2nd number: 40/49

40/12 ÷ 40/49 is 49/12.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 40/49: 49/40
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 40/12 ÷ 40/49 = 40/12 × 49/40
  3. = 40 × 49/12 × 40 = 1960/480
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 49/12
  5. In mixed form: 41/12

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